ZIP code 87517: Carson, NM
87517 is a ZIP code in Carson, New Mexico, mainly in Taos County, part of the Taos, NM micro area. About 388 people live here.
- Population
- 388
- Median household income
- —
- Typical home value
- —
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 45
- Homeowners
- 100%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 87517 details
| City | Carson |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos County |
| Metro area | Taos, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 80.3 sq mi |
| Population density | 5 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% of adults 25+ |
| Center coordinates | 36.39029, -105.79271 |
ZIP codes near 87517
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87529 | El Prado, NM | 8.0 mi | 4,538 |
| 87539 | La Madera, NM | 10.4 mi | 250 |
| 87557 | Ranchos De Taos, NM | 10.9 mi | 4,904 |
| 87549 | Ojo Caliente, NM | 11.7 mi | 933 |
| 87553 | Penasco, NM | 12.2 mi | 1,260 |
| 87531 | Embudo, NM | 12.7 mi | 144 |
| 87513 | Arroyo Hondo, NM | 14.3 mi | 811 |
| 87514 | Arroyo Seco, NM | 14.4 mi | 1,589 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
About ZIP code 87517
What city is ZIP code 87517?
ZIP code 87517 is in Carson, NM, in Taos County.
What county is ZIP code 87517 in?
87517 is mainly in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 87517?
About 388 people live in ZIP code 87517, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87517 in?
87517 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.